The race is now underway for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award - with the 20-strong longlist revealed today.
The judging panel had a big job to do, with 401 eligible album submissions to choose from.
They will whittle the candidates down further on October 16, when the shortlist of 10 albums is announced - one of which will be chosen by music fans via a 72-hour online public vote.
Dundee’s Caird Hall will then be the venue for the presentation of the £20,000 prize on Thursday, November 6.
And you can be there to see performances by the likes of Brooke Combe, corto.alto, Dillon Barrie, and rEDOLENT by booking your ticket here.
Here are all 20 albums in the running, and what the nominated artists said when they heard the news they had been longlisted.
9. Jacob Alon: In Limerence
“My loves, it means so much to me to be Longlisted for The SAY Award - more than I can SAY… ha. I feel so lucky to stand alongside so many incredible artists and icons and pals making some of the most exciting art to come out of the country at the moment. As someone who, for so long, hasn’t felt like there was a place for them to belong, I feel so lucky to have found a place here with yous. This is fae Fife, the queers, and the ones that dare to follow their dreams. Thig crìoch air an t-saoghal, ach mairidh gaol is ceòl. ('The world may come to an end, but love and music will endure').” | Contributed
10. Kai Reesu: Kompromat vol.i
“What an honour it is to be considered for this prestigious award! We've come a long way on the hustle of making music , and this project was truly a labour of love and heart ; ironic that when we stopped caring so much about what SHOULD be done, the work has started to become appreciated . Onwards and upwards, KAI REESU SAVES THE WORLD!” | Contributed
11. Kathryn Joseph: WE WERE MADE PREY.
“I’m very proud that ‘we were made prey’ is on the SAY Longlist. Thank you so much for having us. I was very lucky to get to work with Lomond Cambell again and also to get to go to Black Bay studio. Thank you for being so kind to our record. I love you the say award.” | Contributed
12. kitti: Somethin' In The Water
“I'm truly delighted with the news that my debut album has made this year's SAY Award Longlist!” | Contributed